What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Mersea Island?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Mersea Island is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Mersea Island?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Mersea Island is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at High Street via London Victoria, Liverpool Street Station, London Stratford - Montfichet Road and Town station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Colchester Town via Euston station, Liverpool Street Station and Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Manchester to Mersea Island?

The distance between Manchester and Mersea Island is 250 miles. The road distance is 216.6 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Mersea Island without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Mersea Island without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £95 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Mersea Island?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Manchester to Mersea Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Mersea Island bus from?

Manchester to Mersea Island bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Mersea Island train from?

Manchester to Mersea Island train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Mersea Island?

The best way to get from Manchester to Mersea Island is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Manchester to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Manchester to Mersea Island bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Manchester to Mersea Island train arrive?

Manchester to Mersea Island train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Mersea Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Mersea Island is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Manchester to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 1055+ hotels available in Mersea Island.

Manchester to Mersea Island - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Mersea Island by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town / ...
5h 49m
£98–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus Uk007
9h 59m
£30–49
Drive 215.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to West Merseacar 215.4 mi
4h 19m
£53–77
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 55 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus
5h 32m
£100–332
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
7h 11m
£115–189
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 9m
£135–327
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train, line 55 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchester Towntrain
3. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus
7h 57m
£64–164
Fly to London Southend Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane MAN - SEN
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain
8h 39m
£80–316

Manchester to Mersea Island by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 248.1 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Mersea Island, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Waldegraves Caravan Park via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, Liverpool Street Station, Shenfield, Colchester Town, and Town station in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to High Street via London Victoria, Liverpool Street Station, Stratford City Bus Station, London Stratford - Montfichet Road, Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA, and Town station in around 9h 59m.

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